Not positive, but I think Sarge took the hit either on the left half board by MAF or near the left face-off dot by MAF (I'm leaning toward the latter). I seem to recall him landing on it side-ways, which while pain-inducing, could have been worse. Fingers crossed.

You guys are right. If we plucked Schneider off on waivers, we're responsible for his insane salary. If we plucked him off of re-entry waivers, we're responsible for half of it (while Anaheim is responsible for the other half). That said, Amaheim is screwed unless they can dump him to LA.

It wasn't against the rules, but not a completely clean hit either. It really sucks that preseason hockey serves as nothing but a platform for nobodies like him who are trying to make the team to take out superstars like Gonchar.

I think he will be ok. If it was a separation, he would have been in noticeable pain. Those there say this wasn't the case. I've been hit awkwardly where my shoulder kind of goes dead and is sore for a week or two. So hopefully that's all it is. If it is more serious, it's a good thing we held onto Sydor.

Even if Gonchar is out, our defense still isn't terrible to start the season. It won't be as offensively explosive, but that's why Sid and Malkin are making the big bucks. I hope for the best of course!